🔮Linear Keyboard Shortcuts
24 essential shortcuts for Linear
Issues
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| C | Create new issue |
| Enter | Open selected issue |
| X | Select / deselect issue |
| S | Set status |
| A | Assign to member |
| P | Set priority |
| L | Set label |
| Shift+P | Set project |
| Shift+C | Set cycle |
| D | Set due date |
| Space | Preview issue in sidebar |
| Ctrl+D/⌘D | Duplicate issue |
| Delete/⌫ | Delete issue |
Navigation
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Esc/Ctrl+[/⌘[ | Go back / close panel |
| J/K | Move down / up in list |
| Ctrl+K/⌘K | Open command menu (search everything) |
| G then I | Go to My Issues |
| G then V | Go to Views |
| G then P | Go to Projects |
| G then T | Go to Team |
| G then C | Go to Cycles |
General
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+Shift+C/⌘⇧C | Copy issue URL |
| Ctrl+Shift+,/⌘⇧, | Copy issue ID |
| ? (question mark) | Show keyboard shortcuts |
About Linear Shortcuts
Linear is a fast, streamlined project management tool designed for software teams. It emphasizes keyboard-driven workflows, speed, and developer experience with features like cycles, projects, views, and Git integration. Linear was built keyboard-first, meaning virtually every action can be performed without a mouse, making it one of the most shortcut-friendly productivity tools available.
This reference covers 24 essential Linear keyboard shortcuts organized across 3 categories: Issues, Navigation, General. Each shortcut lists both macOS and Windows/Linux key combinations where applicable, making it easy to find the right key combo regardless of your operating system.
Learning keyboard shortcuts is one of the highest-leverage investments you can make in your daily workflow. Studies show that developers and designers who rely on keyboard shortcuts are measurably faster at common tasks. Rather than memorizing every shortcut at once, focus on the ones you use most frequently and gradually expand your repertoire.
Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need to look up a Linear shortcut. The categorized layout makes it easy to find shortcuts by their function, whether you need navigation, editing, or specialized commands.